An Overview of KwaZulu-Natal Game Reserves

Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve

Hluhluwe-Umfolozi is located in Northern KwaZulu-Natal and home of the Big Five animals, namely Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Rhino and Leopard and many other species as well as prolific birdlife. This prestigious reserve is famous for bringing the White Rhino numbers back from extinction and continued advances in setting benchmarks in conservation.

Through careful management, the rhinos have multiplied and are annually exported to other reserves. This KwaZulu-Natal game reserve is a tropical wilderness with rolling bush-covered hills and savannah. Game viewing is the main attraction here and there are a number of hides, pans and waterholes to give visitors opportunities for close range viewing.

The Lion population here is descended from a lone male Lion who some 50 years ago travelled of his own accord, over an amazing distance, from Mozambique to Umfolozi where he eventually formed a pride of his own. Wilderness trails and guided walks are available in the reserve and self-drive routes with information packs.